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DC Panels @ CCI San Diego

Along with the amazing list of DC Comics writers and artists set to attend Comic-Con International: San Diego 2005, DC also offers a full slate of programming. Panels at the convention cover new projects and coming events from the DCU, WildStorm, VERTIGO, CMX and more.

Here are DC’s San Diego panels:

Thursday, July 14:

10:30-11:30: DC Comics Talent Search Orientation Session: Find out what DC Comics is looking for when it comes to artists and whether you have the right stuff to draw for the DC Universe, WildStorm or VERTIGO! This extremely informative orientation session will explain how DC’s Talent Search works. In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory – not all attendees are guaranteed a review.

11:30-12:30: Batman – Year Of The Bat: The Dark Knight is casting his large shadow on the silver screen in what is unquestionably one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters. At this panel find out what Gotham’s guardian is up to on the comic front, hosted by Group Editor Bob Schreck, with Editor Joey Cavalieri, with Bill Willingham (ROBIN), Greg Rucka (GOTHAM CENTRAL), Jim Lee (ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER), and Andersen Gabrych (BATGIRL) and more.

1:30-2:30: CMX: From Japan with Love: They come from Japan: some of the most exciting, intense comics you’ll ever read! Now, DC Comics presents some of Japan’s most renowned manga, including KIKAIDER CODE 02, APPLESEED, KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE, TESTAROTHO, MADARA, LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED, TENJHO TENGE and more. Join DC’s VP – Business Development John Nee and WildStorm VP – General Manager Hank Kanalz for this trans-Pacific panel!

3:30-4:30: DC Direct: A Cut Above – Sculptor Search: Meet DC’s VP – Design & DC Direct Creative, Georg Brewer, and the DC Direct Creative team as they are joined by sculptors Tim Bruckner, Barsom and Karen Palinko to discuss the unique challenges of interpreting DC characters in 3-D. After a brief presentation and discussion portfolios will be reviewed and one talented sculptor will be awarded an assignment! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about breaking in to DC Direct, have your work reviewed and for the chance to go home with a commission!

5:30-7:00: In Brightest Day…: Only one super-hero has the sheer will and might to destroy evil with the help of a ring – Green Lantern! Now that fan-favorite Hal Jordan is back, find out how writer Geoff Johns, artist Patrick Gleason and Senior Editor Peter Tomasi plan to renew and recharge the Green Lantern legacy.

2:30-3:30: Spotlight on J. Scott Campbell: The artist behind WILDSIDERZ and DANGER GIRL sits down for an uncensored chat with Scott Dunbier, Executive Editor, WildStorm. Join them as this fan-favorite creator speaks about his past, present and future work.

4:30-5:30: Spotlight on David Lloyd: David Lloyd, the artist and co-creator of V FOR VENDETTA sits down for an in depth conversation, no holds barred! Learn about his work on V, his other projects and his future plans.

5:30-7:00: CRISIS Counseling with Dan DiDio: How do you top 1985’s CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS? Orchestrate another one! Join Dan DiDio, VP – Executive Editor, DCU, as he institutes a support system for those of you still reeling from the last crisis. This forum is open to all to share thoughts and concerns on the mega-event and all that leads up to it.

5:00-6:00: DC All Stars with Jim Lee: Two books – ALL STAR SUPERMAN and ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER – shaped by the best talent working in comics today. They have but one mission – to blow your mind! Join Group Editor Bob Schreck and industry icon Jim Lee (ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER) as they discuss DC’s new All Star books.

12:00-1:00: Spotlight on Bill Willingham: Join red-hot writer Bill Willingham (FABLES, DAY OF VENGEANCE) and VERTIGO Group Editor Shelly Bond in this no-holds-barred Q&A session that simultaneously promises to shock and entertain.

1:00-2:00: Spotlight on Phil Jimenez: Join Group Editor Eddie Berganza as he sits down with the detail-oriented, fan-favorite creator Phil Jimenez (INFINITE CRISIS, DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY) in this revealing Q&A.